OnePlus Nord 3 vs Vivo V29 Pro
The Verdict
Both phones deliver solid mid-range experiences with distinct strengths. OnePlus Nord 3 features a superior display with 1450 nits peak brightness and the more powerful Dimensity 9000 chipset, making it better for gaming and heavy multitasking. Its 5000 mAh battery outlasts Vivo's 4600 mAh unit meaningfully. Vivo V29 Pro counters with a slimmer 7.46 mm design, lighter weight, IP54 dust/water resistance, and standout 50 MP front camera with autofocus and LED flash for selfie enthusiasts. The Dimensity 8200 handles daily tasks competently despite being slightly less powerful. At $399, OnePlus Nord 3 offers better overall value with superior performance and battery longevity, making it the smarter choice for most users seeking a reliable, capable daily driver.
Who Should Buy
Buy the OnePlus Nord 3 if…
- →Dimensity 9000 delivers flagship-tier performance
- →80W fast charging for rapid top-ups
- →50 MP Sony IMX890 sensor for good low-light
Buy the Vivo V29 Pro if…
- →50 MP front camera with autofocus and Aura Light for exceptional selfies
- →80W fast charging fills up the battery rapidly
- →Slim and lightweight at 7.46 mm and 185 g
Category Scores
Pros & Cons
OnePlus Nord 3
Pros
- Dimensity 9000 delivers flagship-tier performance
- 80W fast charging for rapid top-ups
- 50 MP Sony IMX890 sensor for good low-light
- 5000 mAh battery with great endurance
- Bright 1450 nit AMOLED display
Cons
- No wireless charging
- No official IP rating
- 8 MP ultrawide and 2 MP macro are weak
- Not available in North America
- USB 2.0 data speeds
Vivo V29 Pro
Pros
- 50 MP front camera with autofocus and Aura Light for exceptional selfies
- 80W fast charging fills up the battery rapidly
- Slim and lightweight at 7.46 mm and 185 g
- Color-changing back panel is unique and eye-catching
- Dimensity 8200 offers strong mid-range performance
Cons
- Only IP54 splash resistance — not fully waterproof
- 8 MP ultrawide is low quality for the price
- No telephoto or dedicated zoom lens
- Funtouch OS is heavily skinned with bloatware
- No wireless charging support
Full Specifications
| Spec | OnePlus Nord 3 | Vivo V29 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 13, OxygenOS 13.1 | Android 13 (Funtouch OS 13) |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 193.5 g | 185 g |
| Material | Plastic frame, Gorilla Glass 5 | Plastic frame, glass back with color-changing finish |
| IP rating | No official rating | IP54 |
| Dimensions | 162.9 x 75 x 8.2 mm | 164.1 x 74.4 x 7.46 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50 MP, f/1.8, OIS (Sony IMX890) | 50 MP, f/1.88, OIS, Sony IMX766 |
| Front camera | 16 MP, f/2.4 | 50 MP, f/2.0, autofocus, Aura Light LED |
| Macro | 2 MP, f/2.4 | — |
| Video | 4K@30fps | 4K@30fps |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP, f/2.2 | 8 MP, f/2.2 |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB / 12 GB |
| Storage options | 128 GB, 256 GB | 128 GB, 256 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 4600 mAh |
| Charging | 80W SuperVOOC wired | 80W FlashCharge |
| Wireless charging | No | No |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.74 inches | 6.78 inches |
| Type | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2772 x 1240 | 2800 x 1260 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 1450 | 1300 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Octa-core (1x3.05 GHz + 3x2.85 GHz + 4x1.80 GHz) | Octa-core (1x3.1 GHz + 3x3.0 GHz + 4x2.0 GHz) |
| GPU | Mali-G710 MC10 | Mali-G610 MC6 |
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 9000 | MediaTek Dimensity 8200 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
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